Definition

A person who guides others in a wrong or misleading direction, often causing confusion or mistakes.

Example

The misleader caused many people to follow false information.

Conversation

Have you ever heard the term misleader?

Yeah, it means someone who leads others astray, right?

Exactly! It's crazy how many people can be a misleader without even realizing it.

Totally, we have to be careful about who we trust.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Misleader → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrongly or badly) and "leader" (from Old English "lædere", meaning one who leads). The word "misleader" refers to someone who leads others in a wrong or bad direction.

Memory Tip

Think of someone leading others 'wrongly' ('mis-') — that's why a misleader is someone who leads in a bad way.

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